Trump Praises India Ties, AI Summit Declared, and Local Incidents Reported
New Delhi, India – February 21, 2026 – US President Donald Trump has spoken positively about his relationship with India, stating it is “very good.” He highlighted ongoing trade between the two nations. Trump also mentioned that India has reduced its oil imports from Russia at his request, aiming to de-escalate a conflict. “India was taking its oil from Russia, and at my behest, they have stepped back a lot because we want to end a terrible fight,” Trump said. He also claimed credit for mediating peace between India and Pakistan, stating that he stopped a potential conflict by imposing tariffs.
India AI Impact Summit Declaration Approved
The India AI Impact Summit Declaration has received approval from over 80 countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. Sources suggest the government may release this declaration today. Special traffic arrangements are in place at Bharat Mandapam for the AI Impact Summit 2026, running from 9 AM to 8 PM on February 21. These measures are intended to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety amidst anticipated heavy movement.
International Relations and Trade
President Trump commented on US-India trade, noting that “Nothing will change.” He added, “They will give tariffs and we won’t… PM Modi is a great man. He was much smarter than the people he was up against in America… They were robbing us, so we made a deal with India… We are not giving them tariffs and they are giving them. We flipped a little.” He also mentioned his good relationship with Prime Minister Modi and his role in preventing a conflict between India and Pakistan, which he said saved many lives.
Domestic News and Incidents
Telangana BJP President Under House Arrest
In Telangana, BJP President N. Ramachandra Rao reported being placed under house arrest by police. This action was taken as a precaution ahead of his planned visit to Kamareddy on Sunday, February 22. Rao stated, “The police have put me under house arrest tonight.”
Fire in Delhi’s Model Town
A fire broke out in a house in the Model Town area of Delhi. The Delhi Fire Department confirmed the incident, with five fire engines dispatched to the scene. Further details are pending.
NEET Candidate Death Case Investigation
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan addressed the death of a NEET candidate. He confirmed that the case has been swiftly handed over to the CBI. The Governor expressed confidence that the investigation will resolve the matter, adding that a failure to deliver justice would be “shameful.”
FIR Ordered Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati
In Prayagraj, an Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ) court ordered the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Swami Mukundanand Giri. The order stems from sexual assault allegations. The court directed the Jhusi police station to register the FIR and conduct a thorough investigation. The application for the FIR was filed by Shakambhari Peethadheeshwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj.
Earthquake Tremors in Pakistan
Earthquake tremors were felt across Pakistan. The seismic activity registered a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale.
Mumbai Crime Branch Issues LOC
The Mumbai Crime Branch has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Harichandra alias Harry Boxer, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Boxer is accused of threatening Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. A voice note received by Singh’s manager, allegedly from Boxer, demanded a ransom of Rs 20 crore. The voice note was sent for verification.
Traffic Incidents in East Delhi
In the Shakarpur area of East Delhi, a speeding car hit several street vendors in a market. Separately, dense fog caused slow traffic on the Delhi-Amritsar National Highway near Ambala, Haryana.
FIR Against Indian Youth Congress Leaders
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Indian Youth Congress protesters. Charges include causing injury, assaulting a public servant, disobeying orders, unlawful assembly, and violating prohibitory orders under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs
The United States Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs. The court stated that using emergency powers to impose significant tariffs on US trading partners was illegal.
Rahul Gandhi to Appear in Court
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to appear in the Bhiwandi court today in connection with a defamation case related to the RSS.
